I've had a new CS for just over a month. Am nervous about getting stranded w/ a flat tire which can't be sealed w/ the sealant provided by Porsche. How many of you'll have had the misfortune of being in a place where cell phone signal is poor & you have a large gash in the tire sidewall which can't be fixed.

There are several hundred posts on this subject that you should read. Some have gone to aftermarket spares and other such solutions. Be sure and read through all of them. Oh and some people even buy the car not knowing there is no spare.

Isn't it under the back seat?

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2007 Speed Yellow Cayman GT 2.7 (retired)
2008 Guards Red Cayman GT 3.4
"Carpe Cayman"

1.800.PORSCHE
Flat tire problem solved.

Yeah, assuming you have a whole day to waste waiting for a tow truck, having the car towed to a dealer....

Given the alternative of paying for AAA, I'll take the 800#. However, I think there is a collapsible spare available for the front boot.

I had a flat this past summer, 4 Hours total time including waiting for a flatbed and the ride home 10miles from my house. I might look into a 911 spare for the front trunk. not sure if the other rim with a flat would fit anywhere though. maybe a roof rack with a spare

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some people like the regular stock factory look, cool people modify the car.

A drive without risk is a boring one.

I carry four options in case of a flat; call Porsche, call AAA, use the OE goo, or use the aftermarket tire plug kit. I won't decide which to use until after the flat. BTW, the last time I had a flat while on the road, cell phones didn't exist.

I also had a flat, on a brand new tyre - and guess what, you cant repair them, 4 hours waiting while Porsche assist (AKA the RAC around here) took wheel to dealer for a replacement which cost £325.00 ($638.00)

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Tire blowout

spare tire question

Just wondered why no one recommend a simple all in one solution, you know the sort, like this - save having to pour goo in then inflate etc?

I used to understand it was because you cant repair the tyre after use, but as you cant anyway with Porsche no loss?

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Hmmm...good justification to go aftermarket rims/tires.

In case of a flat, I figure I'd call the wife and either she can bring a stock rim/tire, jack, and torque wrench or I'd get it myself. Depending on where I'm stranded, it probably will take less time than calling a tow truck.

-Moto

You are right to be nervous. Be VERY nervous. For all those people with anecdotal stories about they haven't had a flat since the dawn of time, the data is meaningless. Many people have gotten 3 flats in a month. It happens. It all comes out in the wash and it will most likely happen, when you don't want it to (Murphy's Law).

This has been discussed numerous times and is a source of irritation to many. See the FAQ for spare tire information.

I know people who have been stranded in Death Valley with no spare. I have been stranded in the Nevada desert with NO CELL service. Not fun at all. Thinking that you can drive around the country and depend upon cell service is foolhardy. No amount of goop is going to fix a blowout.